Iowa is going to be better than Northwestern -and they are getting the chance to show that off in this game, after their surprising loss 24-20 last week. If Northwestern can't protect their QB, they won't be able to get the ball downfield to their WRs. Northwestern's lack of aerial game has looked simply average. NW is off a game where they benefited from 4 turnovers and played a terrible Maryland defense.


Nico Ragaini isn't a burner - but is a good chain mover with good hands. Iowa's Spencer Petras has to make sure he isn't forcing the ball downfield. With NW off their 40 pt win and Iowa playing at home we have a good spot here laying less than a FG. Iowa also had over 100 penalty yards in their opener and I expect them to be better in that category.


Wildcats are also just 2-5 ATS in their last 7 conference games


Iowa wins on Saturday afternoon.